The Confused Breakfast

**We try to keep this conversation spoiler-free until about 15-20min into the episode and we definitely warn you when spoilers are about to start. We got to see Gladiator 2 on opening night and we have thoughts! Does it live up to the original? Does Denzel Washington give the best performance? How is it possible to give us a more-hatable emperor than Commodus? We dive into our experience with this...

On the verge of Gladiator 2 hitting theaters, we decided that it was finally time to review one of the most beloved movies of the last 25 years. This movie is in fact so loved that it is the #35 highest rated movie on IMDB. It won 5 Oscars and is the fourth highest-grossing film worldwide to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Join us as we dissect 2000’s Gladiator with a modern eye.   •0:00:0...

There aren’t many true ‘Thanksgiving-themed’ movies that have been made. Especially when compared to other holidays like Christmas and Halloween. Sure there are the classics like ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ and ‘Son in Law’ but alot of people like to add the movie ‘Dutch’ to the list of Turkey day film lists.  So we decided to give it a go. Spoilers…. it wasn’t as good as people made it out t...

Spoilers- This was an "I've Never Seen" for us, so I'm guessing many of you have not seen it as well. The Player is one of those movies that flew under the radar but deserves a watch. It was nominated for 3 Oscars and has more Oscar-winning actors and actresses in the cast than any other movie in history. The player also holds the record for most cameos in any movie in history.  Come on and listen...

We have done this before and it seems like the best way to answer a tough question. It's time for a single-elimination tournament to determine what the best Robert Zemeckis movie is. This is going to be tough on us, so tune in to find out who the winner is! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It happened again. We reviewed the sequel of a movie before the original. It seemed fitting on the 40 year anniversary that we should go back to give The Terminator a modern day review. Do the special effects still hold up? Who was John Connor’s original father before Kyle Reese was sent back in time? Is this actually a horror movie? We dive deep, so you don’t want to miss this! •0:00:00 - Introdu...

Welcome to a fun brunch episode where we do a mock draft and try to create the perfect movie! Have you ever asked yourself the question- If you hypothetically got to produce a movie, what would your cast look like? Well join us as we each pick our own cast! —————————————————————— SPONSORS: ****Shopify- Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/confused ****Acorns- He...

On today’s episode, and for the conclusion of Spoojy Season, we discuss the original film of a franchise consisting of nine films, a television series, novels, comic books and various other media.  This movie single-handedly saved new line cinema from bankruptcy and was the film debut for Johnny Depp.  The movie that made us all afraid to fall asleep. Join us as we dissect 1984’s Nightmare on Elm...

Creepshow is five grisly tales from a kid's comic book about a murdered father rising from his grave, a bizarre meteor, a vengeful husband, a mysterious crate's occupant, and a plague of cockroaches. It's a spooky season classic- Let's review it with a modern eye! —————————————————————— SPONSORS: ****DraftKings- Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code CONFUSED for new customers to get...

This movie flopped at the box office when it was released but it became a true cult classic in the years to follow. I think we speak for many of you when we say that this movie was terrifying the first time we saw it as kids. Does Event Horizon have one the lowest nostalgic ratings we have given? Why did they waste so much money on terrible affects? Is the ship still haunted at the end of the movi...

You may not love Halloween but everyone loves candy. On today’s brunch, we discuss the best and worst Halloween candy. We even dive into Halloween traditions and music to make the season even better. Enjoy!   —————————————————————— SPONSORS: *** Go to HelloFresh.com/FREECONFUSEDBREAKFAST for 10 free meals. ****Shopify- Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at http://shopify.com/confus...

Does Buffalo Bill’s music taste make him a better serial killer? How quickly can you get over a cumshot from a prisoner? Did you know that Super Troopers is in this movie universe? We tackle all the hard-hitting questions as we review the 23rd highest rated movie of all-time on IMDB. It was only the 3rd movie in history to win the Big 5 Oscar award categories and we are wondering if it still holds...

We are getting real fun on today's brunch. Assuming each of us were writing and directing a movie, what songs would we put on the soundtrack? We defined 5 pivotal spots for music and each of us give our Top 5. Enjoy and be sure to check out the songs below. We even put them in a playlist for you to listen to. Songlist-   AJ- The Postal Serivce- Such Great Heights Rival Sons- Electric Man Young The...

Is this our highest-rated nostalgia movie that we done so far? We were all just babies when this movie came out but it wowed us and entertained us in ways we could never have imagined. But 30+ years later, does it still hold up? It’s going to be tough with so much going against it in our modern-day review- Vanilla Ice, Moms Agains Fun Films (MUFFS), a quick turnaround and no Bebop and Rocksteady?...

One of the most popular albums of all-time, 'Hybrid Theory' by Linkin Park was released in October of 2000. How does it hold up nearly 25 years later and on the heels of a Linkin Park reunion announcement? Join us on today's brunch episode to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**This episode was released on Oct 20, 2021 There’s something strange in the neighborhood. So let’s slide down the fire pole, fire up our unlicensed nuclear accelerator proton packs, and make our clients feel uncomfortable! The Ghostbusters became an instant classic, but with an all star cast, questionable special effects, and enough evil psychokinetic energy to make any regular Twinkie seem tiny,...

It’s time to head back to the mid 90s to a time where hollywood executives wanted you to believe that it didn’t matter how big, strong and athletic you were. As long as you had a first-time coach who knows nothing about the sport and you utilize trick plays, you can and most certainly will beat the best team in the land.  We are of course talking about 1994’s Little Giants. •0:00:00 - Introduction...

You are listening to our podcast, so we know that means you are probably always looking for recommendations of other podcasts to listen to. LIVE at Newbo City Market before the Iowa Podcast Awards, we each give you out Top 5 podcasts that we listen to when we aren't recording Confused Breakfast episodes. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

American Beauty came out in 1999 and clearly struck a chord with filmgoers. It became the talk of the nation and ended up winning 5 Oscars including best picture. 25 years later, do we all still feel the same way about it?  Are we still inspired by Ricky’s story about the plastic bag? Are we making mental notes about our own meaningless lives because of Lester’s commentary on suburbia and middle a...

We decided to take some time to read reviews and messages as well as listen to voicemails. Thank you so much to everyone who takes the time to send us this stuff. Means the world. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our 200th episode, we decided to review one of the best movies ever made about the ups and downs of being in a band. It’s Tom Hanks’ writer/directorial debut and there are plenty of punchable faces here, great quotes, amazing behind-the-scenes tibbits and most importantly- Steve Zahn is in it and he is fantastic. Join us as we review 1996’s That Thing You Do with a modern eye! •0:00:00 - Introd...

Conor Sherry joins us to discuss 'Snack Shack' which came out in 2024 and is collectively our favorite movie of the year. It's out on Amazon Prime now, so you should 100% go check out this movie and listen to our interview.  Conor is a really cool dude and incredible actor. His co-star Gabe LaBelle calls in the middle and we chat with him for a bit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

The original Alien movie is easily explained by saying that it is Star Wars meets 2001 A Space Odyssey meets The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Basically, Jaws but in Space. And when you can garner comparisons of all of those movies, then it is no wonder why it won an Oscar and is the 51st highest rated movie on IMDB. The movie that made us all afraid of stomach aches. Does it still hold up? Does AJ thi...

**Very mild spoilers after the first 10-15ish minutes. We went and saw Beetlejuice 2 on opening night and decided to record our review as a brunch. This is coming out on Friday, instead of Monday, due to the timeliness of it. Enjoy!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we discuss the ninth highest grossing movie of 2000. All X-men fans couldn’t wait to see this movie when it came out and it arguably started the comic book movie revolution. Who were the best and worst castings for these iconic characters? Was this one of the best X-Men movies? How does it hold up almost 25 years later?  Join us as we talk 2000’s X-Men. •0:00:00 - Introductions...